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What they do
A Civil Engineer designs and supervises large construction projects such as public buildings, roads, and waterways. Designs projects that meet the needs of users and the public and are structurally sound. Addresses environmental and land use issues in project design. May specialize in a particular aspect of design and construction, or a particular type of construction, such as transportation systems.
$116,181 / year median in California
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Project / Civil Engineer (OOJ - 47824) 100000-140000 / US Dollars / Annual Salary NPAworldwide Recruitment Network update Last updated: Aug/17/2026
Job Description Growing Civil Design firm in Oakland, CA has a need for a Project/Civil Engineer We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join our Flood & Drainage team. This position is ideal for an engineer with 3 to 8 years of water resources experience who is passionate about hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood risk reduction, and development of resilient infrastructure. The successful candidate will support and lead technical studies involving stormwater systems, flood control facilities, drainage master plans, pump stations, floodplain analyses, and watershed management projects for public agencies throughout California. Working alongside senior engineers and project managers, you will develop engineering solutions using advanced modeling tools, GIS technology, and data-driven analysis to address complex flooding, drainage, and climate resilience challenges. Build, calibrate, validate, and maintain engineering models using historical rainfall, flow monitoring, and field data.
Perform flood risk, drainage capacity, and infrastructure deficiency analyses.
Evaluate alternatives and develop Capital Improvement Program (CIP) recommendations.
Develop and manage GIS databases and map products to support engineering studies.
Support preparation of drainage master plans, FEMA flood studies, and climate resilience assessments.
Assist with pump station, channel, culvert, detention basin, and storm drain improvement projects.
Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, exhibits, and client presentations.
Conduct field investigations and coordinate with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.
Support preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
Qualifications:
Qualifications & Skills California Professional Engineer (PE) with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 3+ years of experience in water resources engineering.
Experienced in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, XP-SWMM, TUFLOW, and MIKE software.
Proven expertise in 1D/2D hydraulic modeling, model calibration, floodplain mapping, FEMA studies, pump station analysis, and drainage master planning.
Skilled in ArcGIS Pro, geospatial data management, and the application of data-driven solutions for water resources and stormwater projects.
Experience supporting sea level rise assessments, climate resilience initiatives, and capital improvement planning.
Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills with the ability to effectively present complex engineering and modeling results.
Collaborative team player with experience mentoring junior staff, supporting project delivery, and developing high-quality engineering solutions.
Why is This a
Great Opportunity :
Regional firm about 30 years in business with over 200 employees. Most of the employees are long tenured and many have been there for over 20 years.
Pay Type:
Annual Salary
Pay Rate:
100000-140000
Currency Type:
US Dollars Visa sponsorship provided:
No
Location:
Oakland, CA, California, USA
Remote Status:
No Remote
Pay Type:
Annual Salary
Salary:
100000-140000 / US Dollars
Occupational Categories:
Construction/ Architecture/ Civil Infrastructure
Industry(ies):
Architectural/ Engineering/ Design Services